Yet again, our defense team secured a Not Guilty verdict for all of our client's driving-while-intoxicated charges, including a DWI 1st offense, open container, and failure to maintain premises.
O...ur DWI defense team (Harry Warden, Kale Ludwig) thoroughly investigated the allegations, challenged the government's evidence, and presented a strong defense at trial. After deliberation, the jury acquitted our client of all charges.
DUI and DWI
Nolle Prosequi | Pulaski County Driving on Suspended License
May 26, 2026
OUTCOME: Nolle Prosequi
Harry Warden and Kale Ludwig represented our client in Little Rock District Court on a charge of Driving On Suspended License. On May 26, 2026, the City moved to nolle pros the case, and the court gran...ted the motion. The charge was dismissed and the case was closed.
A nolle prosequi means the prosecuting authority elected not to proceed with prosecution of the charge. Once the motion was granted by the court, the matter was closed without a conviction being entered against the client on this charge.
Traffic-related criminal allegations can carry significant consequences, including fines, court costs, license issues, and collateral effects on a person's driving record. Obtaining a dismissal can eliminate those immediate criminal penalties.
DUI and DWI
Not Guilty | Stone County DWI
May 20, 2026
OUTCOME: Not Guilty/Complete Acquittal
A Stone County jury returned a Not Guilty verdict after hearing all of the evidence and finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Our defense team thoroughly inve...stigated the allegations, challenged the government's evidence, and presented a strong defense at trial. After deliberation, the jury acquitted our client of all charges.
This result highlights the importance of preparing every case for trial and holding the government to its burden of proof. While every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, this Not Guilty verdict demonstrates the value of aggressive courtroom advocacy and a defense strategy built on preparation, experience, and persistence.
DUI and DWI
Not Guilty | DWI in Jefferson County
Mar 12, 2026
OUTCOME: Not Guilty For DWI 1
At the beginning of 2026, our client was pulled over for a DWI. He didn't argue with the police; he was obedient and respectful, and gracefully completed the criminal process. By the time he called our... firm, he was ready to fight the case. We geared up and got ready to try the case for our client.
Through careful preparation, the Ludwig-Warden DWI defense team took our client's case to the Jefferson County courthouse in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and secured a third DWI trial victory in just one week — continuing a streak that proves one thing: preparation and expert knowledge of the Arkansas Criminal Code wins cases.
In this latest trial, the State failed to meet its burden yet again. Through a readied cross-examination and a sharp challenge to the prosecution’s evidence, Kale and Harry exposed the weaknesses in the case.
Three DWI trial wins in a single week doesn't happen by accident. It happens because our team specialize in Arkansas DWI law and have practiced it for years. So, if you’re facing a DWI charge in Pine Bluff, call a Pine Bluff defense lawyer who is ready to walk into a courtroom and win — call Harry Warden, For The Win.
DUI and DWI
Not Guilty | DWI 1st Offense Pulaski County
Feb 24, 2026
OUTCOME: Not Guilty/Full Acquittal
The client was charged in Little Rock District Court with DWI First Offense and Careless and Prohibited Driving arising from the same traffic stop.
Kale Ludwig and Harry Warden challenged the DWI a...llegation and prepared the matter for trial. The defense maintained a not-guilty plea on the DWI charge and proceeded to contest the State's evidence.
Why This Result Matters
A DWI conviction in Arkansas can result in license consequences, fines, increased insurance costs, mandatory education programs, and a permanent criminal record.
By successfully obtaining dismissal of the DWI charge at trial, the defense prevented a DWI conviction from being entered against the client.
While the traffic citation was resolved separately, the more serious intoxicated-driving allegation resulted in a complete defense victory.
DUI and DWI
Not Guilty/Dismissal | DWI First Offense Pulaski County
Nov 12, 2024
OUTCOME: Not Guilty/Nolle Contendere
Our DWI defense attorneys in Little Rock secured the following results:
- The DWI First Offense charge was dismissed.
- The registration/tags charge was dismissed.
- The client entered a nolo c...ontendere plea to Reckless Driving.
The outcome eliminated the most serious allegations from the case and prevented a DWI conviction from being entered against the client.
A first-offense DWI conviction in Arkansas can carry significant consequences, including fines, license-related penalties, mandatory education requirements, increased insurance costs, and a permanent criminal record.
By securing dismissal of both the DWI and registration-related charges, the defense substantially reduced the overall impact of the case. The final resolution left only a reckless-driving conviction rather than a DWI conviction.
For many clients, avoiding a DWI conviction can have long-term benefits for employment, professional licensing, insurance rates, and future driving privileges.
